Wood Flooring in Basement - Yay or Nay

I did not get flooded but down to heavy rain prior to Irene and Irene a week later, I got some water backup. Floor did not buckle but it needs to be gutted as I suspect mold is underneath....

So the 10" wide planks heart pine flooring needs to come out to also deal with the mold I probably have underneath....

I'm looking at tile as a replacement. In the meantime, I FINALLY found a plumber who I am comfortable working with and checkvalve, etc is getting done as well which should mitigate future backup issues.

So what are your thoughts on wood flooring in a basement. Yay or nay....

Wood Flooring in Basement - Yay or Nay

I did not get flooded but down to heavy rain prior to Irene and Irene a week later, I got some water backup. Floor did not buckle but it needs to be gutted as I suspect mold is underneath....

So the 10" wide planks heart pine flooring needs to come out to also deal with the mold I probably have underneath....

I'm looking at tile as a replacement. In the meantime, I FINALLY found a plumber who I am comfortable working with and checkvalve, etc is getting done as well which should mitigate future backup issues.

So what are your thoughts on wood flooring in a basement. Yay or nay....

Not a fan, for the exact reason you mentioned.

I put hardwood laminate in our basement family room, but we live atop a hill and water damage is simply not one of our issues.

Wood Flooring in Basement - Yay or Nay

Basements can get wet from the interior and the exterior. From rain, backups and overflowing toilets, sinks, washing machines and failed hotwater heaters.
I always tile the floors and put down area rugs.
Wood flooring makes no sense to me.